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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
TREASURY NOTES.
Secretary Manning Answers Inter-
rogatories OF the House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE Secretary
OF the Treasury to-day transmitted TO the
House of Representatives reply to the
resolution of that body calling for infor-
nation on the following points:
l. Whether any portion of the money ap-
proprlated by the sundry civil act, approved
Aug. "a, 1885, has been expended in issuing
treasury notes of large denominations in
lieu of small denominations cancelled or re-
tired.
2. How many$l and 50 notes have been cam
celed and destroyed since the passage of that
act.
3. How many of SAID notes Cancelled and
destroyed were mutllated notes, and whether
notes of like denominations were used in their
stead.
In response to the first of these ques-
tons the Secretary of the Treasury cites
the acts under which the Treasury notes
were issued and outstanding on Aug. 4,
1885, and says he Is not aware that he has
had authority under any of these enact
ments or otherwise since Aug. 4. 1886,
either to issue Treasury notes of any de-
nomination, large or small, or to reIssue
any, whether in denominations, change d
or unchanged. In his opinion all such
authorizations have expired by limita-
ton.
In response to the second and third in
qutries Of the House the Secretary states
that from Aug. 4. 1886, one and two dol
lar notes TO the amount OF $7,75S, $3.50 were.
destroyed, but that it is impossible to ii x
the sum which mas been expended in their"
destruction because OF the mixed char
aoters OF the denominations OF the mutt
lated money handled by the Redemption
Bureau OF the Treasury, and that no SINH
lar notes have been reissued since July,
1880. lie then calls attention to the fact
that the one and two dollar notes de-
s.royed have been more than replaced by
one and two dollar certificates issued,
which between Aug. and Dec. 81, 1886,
amounted to $S,717 ,939.
In conclusion the Secretary says;
The act of Aug. 4. 1885, which made the
issue of silver certificate ones and twos com :
pulsory and the act of May 81. 1878. which
made the reissue Of the greenback total COM
pulsory, have been Jointly executed by
abrdgment of the smallest and largest de-
nominations OF greenbacks and the enlarge
ment OF the smallest silver certificates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
CoNGREssMEN's SECRETARIES.
Report OF the House Committee on
Revision OF the Laws.

Report OF the House Committee on
Revision OF the Laws.
WASHINGTON, Feb. LIN its report in
favor OF the bill providing clerks for Sena-
tors and Representatives who are not
chairmen of committees, the Committee
on Revision of the Laws expresses the be-
lief that the passage Of the bill is neces-
sary TO relieve members OF Congress from
the drudgery which prevents them from
devoting u good portion OF their time to
the study and preparation of such
measures as they have to act
and vote upon. II comments on
the fact that many mem bers are Obliged
TO employ secretaries at their own ex-
pense and says: MANY OF the Represen-
tatlves, especially from the Southern
States, are poor men and cannot maintain
a family IN Washington on a less salary
than that allowed by law. 1t is not TO
the interest of the public at large that
poor men Of high order OF talent should be
driven and kept out of Congress through
meagreness OF salary and thus the busi-
ness of legislation be intrusted to mil
lionaires and men OF wealth."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
MortaiIy Wounded by Burglars.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Feb. 1.--William
Galloway and q clerk named McLease In
his employ were shot and fatally wound
ed last night at the formers general
merchandise store in Galloway, three
miles from this city. Galloway and his
clerk went late in the evening TO his
store found gang OF burglars gong
throug premises. Galloway opened
fire upc e intruders. who fred back x
and moF NY wounded both him and his
clerk. Ine burglars esca ped unhurt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
WASHINGTON POINTERS.
Savannah's Harbor and Public
Building-Manning Successor.

Savannah's Harbor and Public
Building-Manning's Successor.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Mr. Norwood
received to-day telegram from Mayor
Lester announcing that the members of
the Savannah darbOr Committee will all
be here by Friday, and asking him to ar
range for hearing on that day before
the Senate Commerce Committee. Mr..
Norwood at once called on Chairman Nc
Millln to make the desired arrangement,
but he found that gentleman very non
committal. He was not prepared 10
make any definite arrangements to-day
for a hearing, preferring to consult his
committee first. The members OF the
Savannah HarDOr Committee will do well
to come on just the same.
sAvANNAH's PUBLIC BUILDING.
Representative Norwood's bill pro-
viding for condemnation of Federal
building site in Savannah has been favor
ably reported without amendments by tue
House Committee on Public Buildings.
Mr.. Norwood will try to secure early con-
sideratlon for it in the House.
MANNING's SUCCESSOR.
1t is understood that Secretary Man
ming has advised the President To make
Assistant Secretary Farchlld his success
sOr. There is good reasons to believe
that MIR. FairchIld will be appointed. He
is q New Yorker. He understands the
duties OF the position AS well as any man
could, and be mas the confidence OF the
President. He would no, meddle with
politics. Secretary Manning would still
retain control OF so mucn politics as there
IS In the administration OF the Treasury
Department. 30
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
ANNIHILATION IN SOUDAN
ROME IN A FRENZY OVER BAD
NEWS FROM AFRICA.

Three Companies of italian Soldiers 81.
most Wiped Out of Existence by the
Hostile Arabs Around soati-The
Chamber OF Deputies Thirsts for Re-
yenge and Votes to Send Reinforces
ments.
ROME, Feb. 1.--PremIsr Deprettis ins
formed the Italian Chamber Of Deputies
to-day that there had recently been severe
fighting in that part of Soudan whose oc-
cupation was being attempted by Italy in
understanding with England. He said
this fighting had resulted In almost
complete disaster to the Italian forces
engaged in conjunction with the Abyssin-
ian troops in the work OF attempting TO
release Kassala, which has been
besleged by hostile Arabs ever
since the beginning Of the Soudan
war by the late El Mahdi. Going into de-
tails, the Premier said that the General
commanding the Abyssinlan troops, acs
companied by q small number OF Italian
soldiers, attacked SOati on Jan. 25 last.
hotly fought battle ensued. 1t lasted
three hours, and the army OF RassaloulI
was repulsed. The Italian loss was
triiing and that OF the Abyssinians wasI
unknown.
THE ITALIANS ANNIHILATED.
Next day three companies of Italian
troops left Monkulls to carry provisions
to Soati. The Abysslnians again mads
an attack, and a desperate battle was
waged. The Abyssinians were defeated
and the Italian troops were simply ami
hilated, but ninety wounded reached
MassOwah after the battle. This state
ment made a profound sensation in the
Chamber. Premier Deprettis then added
that the Italian commander recalled
the troops from the advance autl
concentrated them at Massowah. The
Radicals laughed ironically at this. The
government now proposed bill COR an
appropriation OF 81, 100000 with whl5ATrs,
send Teiniorcements to Massowah. TW6
Chamber at once approved the bill by ar
almost unanimous vote. Some Radicals
having cheered sarcastically In alluson
to the valor OF the Abyssinian troops, the
whole house rose and cheered the govern
ment. Radicals cried out 1--WE must re-
tire" The majority rejOined with cries
of ''never," towards" etc. The city ia
tonight in a high state OF excitement,
bordering on frenzy, over the news from
SOudan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
Freedman,s Bank Depositors

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Senator Nor
rill, from the Committee on Finance, to-
day reported a new bill TOR the relief OF
dspositors Of the Freedman's Savings and
Trust Company as substitute for the
one already reported. IL directs the
commissioners OF the institution TO pay
to depOsitors the verified balances due
them at the time OF the company's
failure, less the amount or subsequent
dividends, and appropriates $1,000, 900 for
the purpose. No part Of this money, IL is
provided, shall be paid 10 any assignee Of
any depositor, nor eball claims be paid
which shall not be presented within two
YnRrR.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
February,s Debt statement.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The deot state
ment Issued to-day shows the decrease OF
the public debt during the month OF Janu-
ary TO be $9,0l5,6S7 0S; the decrease OF the
debt since June 30, 1886. S6G,667, ,674 81;
the cash In the Treasury $450,S26 423 06,
the gold certificates outstanding $780,
665, 101, silver certificates outstanding
Sl18,3l5.7H, certificates OF deposit out
standing $S720,000. legal tenders out.
etandin S3l6,6Sl ,016, fractional cuTrencv
(nOt including Z amount estimated as
lost or destroyed S6,9J0,976 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
England's Transatlantic Mails.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The government has
settled the transatlantic mail contracts
so that the White Star steamers leaving
Liverpool on Wednesdays and the Cunard
steamers on Saturdays will take the
mails. The vessels OF both lines will call
at Queenstown. The malls will also be
sent by the steamships OF the Inman Line
leaving Liverpool on Tuesday, and by the
North German Lloyd steamers which
leave southampton on Thursday, II in-
dorsed 10 20 by vessels OF the latter line
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
The Negro Exposition.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.--senator Nor
gan to-day introduced a bill providing
for the holding OF a national Industrial
exposition OF arts, mechanics and pro-
ducts OF the colOred race throughout the
United States In 1888, under the joint aus
pIces OF the Upited States Colored
Worlds Fair Association OF North Amer
ics, and the city where the fair may be
located. The location Of tue fair is 10 be
selected by The colored association pre-
viously mentioned, which association.
the bill says, IL an organization incorpo.
rated under the laws Of Alabama.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
REAGAN TO BE SENATOR.
He Finally Scores Success on the
Thirty-First Ballot.

Thirty-First Ballot.
AUSTIN, TEX, Feb. 1.-Congressman
Reagan has been elected United States
Senator TO succeed Senator Maxey.
In accordance with the determination
reached last night at the secret caucus of
the supporters OF ex-Gov. John Ireland,
his name was Withdrawn from the con-
test as soon as the two houses assembled
this morning. The twenty-6fth ballot was
ordered amid great deal OF excitement,
and resulted as follows: Reagan ~,
Maxey 40, Alexander W. Terrell 36, ex-
Gov. Roberts 2.
The twenty-sixth, twenty-seventh anf
twenty-eighth ballots resulted in no ma
terial changes. W hen the twenty-ninths
ballot was ordered Senators Douglass and
Abercrom bic announced that they would
vote for MIR. Reagan, agter having voted
all along for Mr.. Maxey. 1t was expect
ed that this would produce a stampede
for Mr.. Reagan, but the ballot stood as
follows: Reagan 81, Maxey 46, TERRELL
80, Roberts 3. On the thirty-ti ballot,
Mr.. Reagan lacking but three votes OF an
election, several changes were made
amidst great excitement, electing Mr..
Reagan Senator.
CLOSE IN INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1.-The Legisla,
ture went into joint convention to-day
iand took one ballot for United States
Senator. All the members except two
were present, and the ballot resulted
Turpie IA, Harrison 10, Allen 4.
NEW JERSEYS SENATE.
TRENTON, Y. j.. Feb. 1.-The State
Senate met to-day and organized by the
election OF a full set Of officers, and the
President appointed commissioners. At
noon joint meeting was held by the
Democrats as usual. The ballot resulted
IN 30 votes for Gov. Albeit and for Mr..
Beadle. The meeting then adjourned
until tomorrow noon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
A BLIZZARD N THE FAR WEST
The Weather Equal to the Coldest
of the Present Season.

of the Present Season.
SIOUX FALLS, OAK, Feb. 1.-The Sc.
verest cold wave of this winter is being
experienced. The temperature fell to 20
degs. below zero Sunday night, and nearly
reached 30 degs. last night. The snow
on the lines of the Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul, Chicago, 81. Paul, Mime
apOlis and Omaha, and Burlington, Ce-
dar Rapids and Northern roads, has
caused almost a complete blockade. Some
freight trains on the Omaha road have
been stalled in the snow since Saturday
night.
other blizzard raging in that section. The
wind is blowing seventy-bye miles an
hour. Trains are all delayed.
MONTANA NOT EXEMPT.
FORT SHAW, MONT. Feb. IA heavy
blizzard yesterday prevailed at Fort
AssinabOlue, and north from there to the
Canadian line. Sunday the temperature
ranged from 10 to 35 deRs. below zero.
The snow was piled In drifts by a high
wind 10 the height Of 8 feet in places.
Reliable reports say that stockmen have
suffered heavier losses than bas been
known for eight or ten years. The storm
through this section was very severe, the
mercury marking 20 and 30 degs. below
zero. six and eleven inches OF snow fell
on the level. The losses are heavy, but
not as heavy as they would have been had
the cattle not been In good condition
before the storm set in. The roads are
impossible. The stage from Chateau is
reported lost. A relief party OF four IS
seArchinQ for IL, .. fnNlt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
Miners Strike i'm 4lablma.

COLUMBUS, MISS, Feb. 1.-The miners
employed at the various coal mines in
Walker county, Ala, held a meeting this
evening, at which they decided to go out
on a strike, their dem ands for an increase
OF 10c. per ton having been refused. Five
hundred men have gone out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
Gambling on Transatlantic
s.. steamer.

I LONDON, Feb. Thirteen persons
who were cabin passengers on the
steamship Umbria, which arrived at
Liverpool yesterday from New York,
have sent letter to the Times protesting
against the manner ia which the smoking
room OF that vessel was used on the trip.
The writer's say the room was a regular
gambling hell" "a resort Of decoyers
OF the unwary," etc. One youth, they
say, lost all the money he had by gamb.
ling in the smoking room, and in despair
attempted 10 jump overheard, and tue
passengers we're often disturbed at uighi
by profanity and threats OF murder arls-
ing from gambling disputes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
Keamfnrl,s pnstmnster.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The President
to-day nominated Nathaniel Brady 70 be
Postmaster at Beaufort, 5. Z.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
MIGRATION IN IRELAND.
The British Cabinet Framing a Biz
on the Subject.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Standard con.
graduates Lord Randolph Churchill upon
his speech in the House Of Commons last
nignt In the debate on the address in re-
ply to the Queens speech. and says his
effort was success. 1t thinks, however.
that Lord Randolph would have done bet
ter 10 have left the economic question:
alone, and especially when there
are questions that Germany medi-
tates inviting France TO consent TO
terms for real peace. His reference
TO the Liberal Z nionists, the Standard
says, was also unhappy. for the union is
too stable 10 be hurt thereby. The Stand
ard says in addition: "Ine Cabinet 10
engaged in framing bill TO deal with the
people OF the poorer districts In Ireland,
ike Glenbeigh, county Kerry, in the light
OF Sir Hicks Besch's idea OF migration.
The Liberal leaders have given general
support to the governments proposals.
for reform OF the Parliamentary pro-
cedure rules"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
WORKING FOR THE END.

LONDON, Feb. 2, 3 A. Man endeavoi
will be made TO end tonight the general
debate In Parliament on the address in
reply TO the Queens speech. When ad-
journment was moved In the House OF
Commons last night w. H..
Smith wanted to continue but the house
futile attempts 10 extract from the oppo-
sitlOu a promise TO conclude the debate
to-nIght and allow amendments 10 be
moved. Mr.. Parnel's amendment is ex-
pected on Friday. 1t is doubtful whether
tho address WILL be disposed OF nexI
week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02

Miss Van Zandt Married by Proxy.
CHICAGO, Feb. 1.--MIss Van Zandt ard
August Spies were to-day married by
p~oxy, the groom being represented by
mis- brother. A suburbad Justice OF the
Peace ofliciatpd. rfw
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02

Curtis, of the Sixth Avenue Surface road,
yet, but will do so in day or two, and a
tle-up is likely to take place on that road.
Complaint was made to the board yester-
day that each applicant for a position on
the road has to make sworn answers to a
set ofquestions, among which are the fol-
lowing:
"Do you belong to any labor organiza-
tlou?"
'Do you agree not to join any organiza-
tion which will control your action as an
employe OF this companyp
BosToN's SYMPATHY.
BoSTON, Feb. IA committee of about
$50 men from the various assemblies of
freight handlers, ,'lOngshoremen aud steve
dores, of Boston, had meeting last night
for the purpose Of adopting plan of ac-
ton in reference to the present strike in
New York. The meeting was secret, but
1t was reported that they agreed not to
handle any coal that may come to this
city either on vessels or trains loaded in
New YORK by nou-union men.
LOWELL SERIOUSLY AFFECTED.
LOWELL, MASS, Feb. 1.-Vhe extern
sive strikes in New York city seriously af-
tects the business interests of this city.
If they continue much longer the loss to
mercantile and manufacturing industries
will be disastrous. The United States
Cartridge Company yesterday discharged
forty hands on account of failure to re-
ceive certain metals used IN the manu-
facture of their products. Connecticut
manufactures that furnish some of the
company's supplies have also shut down
from lack OF coal. 1t is expected that
other hands will be sent out. Other
manufacturing concerns feel the effects
of the strike, and all branches Of business
are beginning to be injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02
LONDON PANICKY,

LONDON, Feb, IA panic prevailed on
the Stock Exchange to-dey, slightly
abating toward the close. Throughout
the day orders to sell poured in from the
Continent, and only buying by Eng
lish operators prevented an ex-
treme fall in values. Business
after the official close was active. The
street was excited over reports OF i'm
pending failures Of many Paris dealers
which would involve English houses
The latest quotations showed a decline
for the day OF "a in Hungarian securities,
12<iin italian o., f5s In spa anIsh ,Ps and
~ in Turkish, Russian and French Be-
puritiqa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-02

The Executive Board OF Districi AS
sembly No, 10 has not called On President
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-07-06
COUNTY NEWS


The glorious Fourth Of July MAS CELL
ehratcd with the Vim that Is charartcrls-
lie of the Athtnian> when they start
The first celebration for twenty-five years
Young America commenced by tri = cam
non, the first salute at little past mid
night, from Mars I'LL and continued
from different parts of the town till. sur
ri>c, when the bells and additional can
non aided To the din The fantastic pa
rlde was pronounced ilrst-class, West
Athens carrying OFF lir>l prize; David Da-
ti> turnout. second. Foot race was won
by Hamilton, of Wellington; sack race,
la John Wing; tub race to Williams !;
grafton at O'Clock, by Mr.. \. r. Par
sous Of FoNcroft; band concert aud fire
works in the evening. followed by a ball
Wade \ Ware Hall Il was estimated
that one thousand to twelve hundred
people were present. The gathering was
very orderly throughout and no accidents
occurred to mar the pleasure of the Gay,
and everything passed oil in highly
gratifying manner Many thanks are
due To Mr.. Ware for the interest he took
in the celebration. The Ware Cornet
Band played very ereditaby, and is an
organization that the town may feel
proud Of
Mr.. Burnet Eaton. AGED :, yealS, fell
and fractured his hip on Thursday last.
Howard Bunker, was buried on Friday
last.
Mr.. Charles Smith, Is in town stopping
for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Whitemore, of
Everett. Mass, are visiting their daugh-
ter. Mrs. DR. Mari.
Mr. Albert Hilton caught his hand IN
the palmer at his steam mill. and injured
il 50, that one finger had to be amputated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-07-06

" L. Chandler spokc at claremont
y H.
The Kilram Mitchell contest was prao-
tically an exhibition
The president is T. nuke his long deferred
visit to Atlanta Ga, in October
Horace Foglc Of Philadelphia Is 70 man
age the indianapolis base ball team.
The trial Of Police Sergeant Libby, at
Bo,t1n on IA charg" of assault on n citizen
was discontinued beenu-' Juryman had
expressed an opinion
The New Hampshire house Of representa-
tlves is adjourned TIL Tut sday.
Boyd, the English sculer, is dead.
\ new russian coercive measure directs
government employees in Poland 10 forward
Frequently to st Petersburg complete lists
of resident foreigners. Jews are not nj
lowed to remain IN st. Petersburg longer
than n week, and are not allowed to enter
corporations or academies
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-07-06
NorridgeWock.

The Fourth passed OF here very pleas
antly; the principle streets were packed
with people all day. The llorribleS ere
atcd lots of fun, The delay in getting
the music ready for the fantasies caused
dissatisfaction, number retired from
the ranks Weymouth Drum Corps furn-
Shed the music for the fantasies The
band concert came next, the music was
excellent. At II o'clock Il procession
headed by the band marched to Nugent'S
grove, where very interesting Grafton
was delivered by J. II. Little, of Skow-
hogan. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.
Jones at . O'Clock came the boat race on
the Kcnnebec, two taking the silver cup ;
the banks of the river and bridge were
packed with people, At 3 O'Clock came
the foot race, three in the first class, and
two in the second Milford Tibbetts took
the II st prize in the first race, and Peas'y
Fish, in the second. In the wheelbarrow
race were two, Fish taking the money ;
also the money was equally divided be-
tween the two contestants. At o'clock
Prof, Perkins gave an out door concert,
in Nugents grove, to n very large audi
cncc. Mr.. Perkins was loudly applauded,
and the concert was perfect success.
from the grammar school house yard the
balloon took northeast course, ascend
ing to a great height, passing over the
river towards Cornvlle. The cornet band
furnished the music, and Weymouth's
drum corps during the day. The pro-
9ramme was carried out according to ar
rangcmcnts. Much credit is due to the
committee who successfully took charge
Ia.
Frank Morses carriage came to grief by
an aXel breaking, throwing the occupants
out near the railroad crossing. Several
horses took fright, but no damage was
done. Good order prevailed all day and
evening.
Eighteen passengers went ON the Som
crset branch to Fairfield the Fourth, but
very few people left town during the day.